DAVID FOSTER WALLACE RIP.

David Foster Wallace wrote what is still my favorite novel of all time.

"Infinite Jest"...Jesus what a book. I've never been able to read, say, "Gravity's Rainbow", in part, because I really didn't care enough about WW II to make such a commitment to such a book.

But "Infinite Jest": America the Addicted...right up my alley. I've read it several times and each time it's been a different experience. There are parts of it just savor. And yes, even the footnotes.

My experience with the book is much like the experiences in the book; I have sort of become addicted to it. I haven't been found drooling in front of it yet, but it does have that sort of power over me. It's so moving and frightening and involving. It's fantastic and grounded. It's flawed yes, but Jesus Christ, who would begrudge such a book a few flaws?

I think everyone always wondered how he'd ever be able to follow up Infinite Jest. I now wonder if that question plagued him too.

I just feel very sad today.